How to Deep Clean Your Washing Machine

It may seem a little bit ironic, but your washing machine actually needs to be cleaned even though it’s a “washing” machine. It’s good to clean it about twice a year, but if you don’t know how, then it can get pretty frustrating and annoying. Here are some great tips to get your washing machine sparkling like new!

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That is all great! What I have found to be a culprit into smelly washing machines is mold under the rubber flaps that surround the top of the tub. Especially on front loaders. You have to make sure these rubber flaps are dry inside and out after EACH wash or they get moldy FAST!

You should actually try to clean your washing machine once a month. Mold sous build up quick and dirty will get stuck in your washing machine so your clothes aren’t getting as clean as they should. Even if your washing machine has a cleaning feature you still need to disinfect

I thought it said to use bleach and now it says to ever use bleach! So what is it? I am paranoid to use any kind of bleach in my washer for fear there will be some residue left over and the 1st wash will be ruined!

SIMPLE! Put in a load of white clothes ONLY. I always use Clorox brand bleach in almost everything, literally. I even pour small amt in the water and premix just before adding my son’s work jeans to help remove dirty knee stains. Works great. I always wipe the inside edges and around the outside down just to clean up any possible bleach drips. However I’m usually VERY careful with the bleach and hold over the water when measuring and pouring. I’m a bleach fan. I even buy the Bleach Foam at our local Wal-Mart. Great for squirting into a kitchen sink and wiping down just after using raw meat. I love it better than spray or pouring because there are no wild vapors being breathed into your lungs!!